Description
These soft and elegant London Fog Cookies capture all the cozy charm of a tea latte in a beautifully frosted dessert. Infused with Earl Grey tea and topped with a lavender vanilla cream cheese frosting, these cookies are perfect for quick breakfast treats, easy dessert ideas, healthy-ish snacks, and charming additions to your brunch or tea party lineup. This easy recipe balances floral notes, a touch of citrus, and rich vanilla creaminess.
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves, finely ground
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
½ teaspoon lavender extract (optional)
1–2 drops purple food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Grind the Earl Grey tea leaves into a fine powder using a spice grinder or food processor.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground tea, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until fluffy.
4. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to firm up.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
8. Scoop dough into rounds and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool cookies completely on a rack.
10. Beat cream cheese and butter together, then add powdered sugar slowly.
11. Mix in vanilla, lavender extract, milk, and food coloring until fluffy.
12. Frost cooled cookies generously and garnish with crushed tea or dried lavender.
Notes
Use high-quality Earl Grey for the best flavor impact.
Be sure the cookies are fully cool before frosting to prevent melting.
You can skip food coloring, or use a natural purple tint from blueberry juice for a healthier alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: london fog cookies, earl grey cookies, lavender cookies, tea cookies, easy dessert recipe